Book description
Large-section histopathology widens your perspectives...Correct
diagnosis and staging are essential in determining the appropriate
therapy of colorectal carcinoma, one of the most common malignancies in
America and Europe. As medical science continues to develop rapidly,
histopathology remains an essential part of diagnosis in most malignant
diseases. In this era of interdisciplinary medicine, the role of
pathology has expanded to provide images that easily correlate with
endoscopic, radiological, or operative findings. In this remarkable
atlas, Tibor Tot presents colon pathology in large histological
sections, with cross-sections of entire tumors in their anatomic
environments and their circumferential surgical margins. These unique
images form a guide to diagnosis, tumor typing and staging according to
TNM criteria. They help to assess the completeness of a surgical
excision and to understand the heterogeneity of colorectal carcinomas.
Features:- Cases illustrated in two-page spreads with clinical
information, conventional histopathology, and large-section histology
images enlarged to almost a full page. - Pathology seen in the context
of surrounding tissues- The margins of malignant tumors visible in their
entirety- Schematic guides to interpretation of the large-section images
- Emphasis on diagnostic advantages of using large section technique-
Technical guidelines for obtaining large-section histopathology
specimensThis atlas is the result of seven years of studying almost
2,000 cases of colorectal carcinoma and other intestinal lesions and is
highly recommended for pathologists, radiologists, surgeons, and
oncologists alike. "Superbly illustrated atlas...composed of
remarkable, full page color images...I am not aware of any other atlas
that so beautifully illustrates this method. ...Photographs in this
atlas are excellent to visualize the anatomy. ..A useful atlas to have
any department playing host to junior trainees who are still building
confidence with dissection."--Histopathology _x000D_ _x000D_
"This is a beautifully produced atlas...The illustrations are of
exceptional quality and of particular value in understanding tumor
spread... This novel publication focuses on large section histopathology
making pathology much more accessible, and would be of value to
radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons in particular. The book would be
an excellent adjunct for the teaching of colorectal pathology in a wide
rande of clinical settings, including to undergraduates. [The book] is
highly recommended for any radiologist with an interest in colorectal
cancer and the correlation between imaging and pathology. The quality of
the images justifies the expense [of the book]. It would be a worthy
addition to any medical imaging departmental library."--RAD
Magazine_x000D_ _x000D_ "Using large histologic sections, including
representative transections of entire tumors in their anatomic
environments, all the physicians involved in diagnosis or treatment can
better type tumors and stage according to TNM criteria." --SciTech
Book News_x000D_ _x000D_ "An excellent reference...a departure from
the typical picture atlas…[providing] a brief review of the topic using
case reports and whole mount slide images to illustrate relevant
pathology...useful...an excellent educational resource."--Doody's
Book Reviews Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Uppsala
School of Medicine, and Chairman, Dept. of Pathology and Clinical
Cytology, Central Hospital, Falun, Sweden
